Names & Faces: Rory McIlroy, Carmelo Anthony

The Northern Ireland golfer used a short response to try to defuse a question about Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and how it affects a World Golf Championship played at a Trump-owned golf course. “I’m not American,” McIlroy said when asked a 72-word question. Asked follow-up questions, he said, “He’s not going to be the leader of my country. It really doesn’t bother me too much. I really thought I knew what politics were until I started to watch some of these presidential debates. I can’t vote. And if I were to vote, I’m not sure I would want to vote for any of the candidates.”

The Knicks’ All-Star forward is apologizing for his interaction with a fan during the team’s latest loss. Anthony said Wednesday in a statement that he was frustrated but shouldn’t have responded the way he did. Anthony said after Tuesday’s 104-85 home loss to Portland that the fan was yelling at him, vowing to never come to another Knicks game. Anthony pointed to Madison Square Garden Chairman James Dolan and told the fan: “Look, the owner’s right there. Ask for your money back.” The Knicks have lost 15 of their past 18 games.